Herbal formula for chemotherapy-induced nerve damage
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a traditional Chinese medicine formula called Wenyang Tongbi to see if it can help reduce chemotherapy-induced nerve pain or numbness (peripheral neuropathy). It is for people with breast or colorectal cancer who are experiencing moderate or worse nerve symptoms from their current chemo.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have breast cancer or colorectal cancer confirmed by biopsy.
- You are currently receiving chemotherapy with taxanes (like paclitaxel or docetaxel) or oxaliplatin.
- You have moderate or worse nerve-related symptoms (like numbness, tingling, or pain) caused by your chemotherapy.
- You are in generally good health otherwise (able to care for yourself, with a Karnofsky score of 60 or higher).
- You do not have other conditions that cause nerve problems (like diabetes or thyroid disease).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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